McKenzie: Budaj deal a smart move by Bergevin

Campbell vs Gallo chat with The Fourth Period's Dave Pagnotta about what's around in the trade market

Greg Wyshynski weighs in with his thoughts on the Habs season, can Edmonton win without McDavid and more from the NHL

Mitch Gallo, Jon Still, Victor Findlay and Jon Goyens broke down the Habs response to their Friday bag skate, Acciari's hit on Slafkovsky, Arber Xhekaj, the team's forecheck and more. Then Pierre McGuire joined the show to take your calls and answer your texts after the Habs 3-1 loss to the Penguins.

This week on The 1st Half, Paul Desbaillets sits down with L.Teez a Montreal based recording artist who blends Hip-Hop with hints of Jazz and R&B. They talk about L.Teez releasing his first album in 2022 with local indie label Indica Records, what his influences were growing up, playing at Montreal’s Jazz festival, Osheaga, opening up for Black Star and Earth, Wind and Fire, what made him become a fan of soccer, why he’s an Arsenal fan and much more. Paul breaks down this week’s hot topics including, the award ceremony including Rodri winning the Ballon D’Or, Mario Balotelli signing with Genoa and making a return to professional soccer, MLS playoffs heating up, Liverpool off to a hot start on the road and Manchester United finally sacking Erik Ten Hag after being on the hot seat for months. Tune into The 1st Half Culture Show every Friday at 6pm where you can expect the unexpected with weekly guests, deep dives into soccer's heart, its influence on pop culture, and the kind of banter only Paul can deliver.

Hockey analyst Pierre McGuire on the Canadiens getting bag skated today following their loss in Washington and why this technique can be effective and why he thinks the Habs are losing too many puck battles

Former NHL defenceman Aaron Ward on the Habs loss in Washington, the subsequent bag skate and takes your questions for Ask Aaron Anything Friday

RDS hockey analyst Bruno Gervais on the defensive struggles of the Canadiens how the lack of communication may be contributing to some of the lackluster play in their own zone